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Bitcoin exchange-traded products begin trading on the London Stock Exchange
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority gave the go-ahead for the first bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs) to trade on the London Stock Exchange. WisdomTree and 21Shares, two asset managers, both put Bitcoin ETPs on the LSE today.
Just last week, the FCA said that Bitcoin ETNs could be added to the market. This allowed issuers who had been waiting for regulatory approval to bring Bitcoin ETNs to the LSE to start them today.
All of the ETNs give investors a way to bet on the price of bitcoin. At the moment, FCA rules say that only professional buyers can get to them. Alex Pollak, head of UK for 21Shares, said, “But the game-changer in the UK will be when the retail ban is lifted. Right now, there is a retail ban on trading bitcoin and ether ETNs.”
The launch today is a big step forward for both Bitcoin usage and London’s plans to become a centre for digital assets. There are already controlled bitcoin funds in the US, Europe, and Hong Kong, which puts pressure on the FCA to catch up.
Ophelia Snyder, co-founder of 21Shares, said, “The UK is one of the deepest and most liquid capital markets in the world.”
In order to open its market, the FCA is doing it in stages. Professional investors can now buy bitcoin ETNs on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), giving them their first controlled access to crypto assets.
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On May 12, 2025, Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, announced the acquisition of 13,390 BTC for approximately $1.34 billion, at an average price of $99,856 per Bitcoin. This latest purchase brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 568,840 BTC, acquired for $39.41 billion at an average cost of $69,287 per Bitcoin, as of May 11, 2025.
Strategy reported a Bitcoin Yield of 15.5% year-to-date in 2025, reflecting strong performance in its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy. The purchase was funded through the sale of MSTR and STRK shares, aligning with the company’s ongoing equity programs. With over 2.7% of Bitcoin’s total 21 million coin supply now in its treasury, Strategy solidifies its position as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin.
The firm’s stock (MSTR) saw a 1.65% uptick in premarket trading, signaling market confidence in its Bitcoin-focused growth model. Strategy’s valuation premium continues to support its capital-raising efforts, with significant authorization remaining for future stock sales under its “42/42” plan, targeting $84 billion by 2027.
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